The present church is built of a warm yellow brick with afromosa wood furniture. It can seat a congregation of 120. The focal point is a large plain wooden cross on the sanctuary wall above the communion table. Either side of the sanctuary there are two small stained glass windows which can be illuminated at night. In front of the blue carpeted sanctuary there is an open area with the font and space for drama, dance and other activities which form part of our varied styles of worship. Above the original stepped entrance is a mosaic of the good Samaritan. Alternative access is by a ramped corridor when entering from the Vestibule off the car park. The Pulpit, Lectern and Communion Rail are all removable from the raised platform when the occasion demands.
The Vestry comprises a quiet area where people can relax and talk confidentially. It is also used for prayer meetings and small meetings of up to 12 people. It is tastefully screened off from a smaller area which is used as the church office equipped with storage, computer and desk, photocopier/printer and laminators.
The Vestry has doors that open onto the patio which has been revamped into a Community Garden with an all-weather surface. This has raised beds for herbs and vegetables, a sensory garden with seating to give space for quiet reflection and for those that want to enjoy the outdoor space without doing any actual gardening. There is also a bug hotel and space for our younger members to enjoy a mud kitchen.
The Coffee Lounge which can seat about 36 has a hatch through to the kitchen, doors opening onto the patio (good for barbecues) as well as a sink for non-food use such as children’s activities and flower arranging.
The room was upgraded in 2019 by covering most of the floor with carpet. The floor by the hatch has a vynyl covering so that any spillages can easily be mopped up. A small cupboard to the left of the hatch holds eight 4ft Gopak folding tables.
A piano completes the inventory.
Adjacent to the Church Hall is a large fully equipped modern kitchen which is much appreciated when used for social functions.
It is used by the Luncheon Club, Open Table and other groups within the church and is available to book for events such as children’s parties.
Stainless steel worktops, a six-burner cooker, under counter fridge
and freezer plus a full complement of crockery and cutlery are there to
be used. A central island, with power, provides plenty of preparation
area as well as aiding moving around the kitchen.
We have a car park for about 26 cars. Leading off this in the far left corner is an entrance to a spacious vestibule with double doors to the left to the Hall. A ramped corridor to the right provides easy access to the toilets, Vestry, the Christian Care office and the Church. A level corridor to the left leads to the Coffee Lounge, Kitchen and Link Room..
There is an all-access toilet for those with mobility difficulties and baby changing facilities. All three toilets have recently been redecorated and brought up to modern standards.
The hall (formerly the 1935 church) seats 120, or 80 at tables. It has a stage at one end, several store rooms and provision for stage lighting.
It is used for a variety of events including concerts, sales and fairs, lunches, meetings and young peolple’s dance and drama sessions.
Just inside the entrance is a cupboard housing ten 6ft Gopak folding tables.
A door diagonally opposite the entrance leads to the Link
Room.
The Link Room is available for small meetings and small groups of about 15.
It is equipped with 10 lounge chairs, about 15 plastic chairs, a flat screen TV and DVD player.
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